Kleine Reib'n – hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park
Kleine Reib'n – hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park
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Kleine Reib'n – hiking in the Berchtesgaden National Park
09:57
19.2km
1,160m
Mountaineering
You start at the Hinterbrand car park. From there, follow the forest path (No. 498) towards the middle station of the Jennerbahn. Shortly before the middle station, turn left onto hiking trail 498a and follow the numerous switchbacks to the forest road. Keeping left, past the Mitterkaseralm and over the Jennersattel, you continue to the Carl-von-Stahl-Haus on the Torrener Joch.
From there, you follow a more challenging mountain path in a southeasterly direction through mountain pine fields to a steep rise. Then you continue to the "Blumengarten", a karst plateau. Over two rugged terrain steps, you finally reach the broad ridge below the Schneibstein.
The markings lead south to the Windscharte. Below the Windschartenkopf, you descend into the valley between Fagstein and Windschartenkopf. The path continues halfway between the mountain rescue hut visible from above and the Seeleinsee, to a crossroads and through the Stiergraben down to the Priesbergalm.
From there you follow the Königsweg either to the Hinterbrand car park or the middle station of the Jennerbahn.
BEST MONTHS: May to October
REQUIREMENTS: mountain boots, alpine experience, surefootedness, very good physical condition
WHAT TO EXPECT: long mountain tour with many climbs
Please note that the difficulty information on the tour portals and signposts in the area can differ from one another. Your tour planning should be adapted to your physical condition, which is why we ask you to always take all factors into account and not to ignore the signs in the area!
The difficulty information on the signposts in the area corresponds to the path categories of the DAV (German Alpine Association). This tour is marked in red and is therefore considered a moderately difficult climb. The climbs are narrow and mostly steep. Short passages at risk of falling or areas secured with wire ropes must be mastered.
ARRIVAL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Usually free with a guest card from the valley basin communities (exceptions possible).
It is best to get off at the “Hinterbrand” stop.
The following bus lines will take you to your destination:
From Berchtesgaden: Bus line 838
From Schönau: Bus line 841,843 – change at the bus station/Berchtesgaden main station – Bus line 838
From Ramsau: Bus line 846 – change at the bus station/Berchtesgaden main station – Bus line 838
You can find the timetable information at https://www.bayern-fahrplan.de/
The sustainable journey is not only good for the environment, it also saves you on parking costs. Have a nice trip!
Variant: Summer timetable (Please note the timetables and possible changes.)
Last updated: August 4, 2025
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 4.83 km for 4.90 km
After 9.85 km for 906 m
After 10.9 km for 27 m
After 13.0 km for 29 m
Waypoints
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587 m
Waterfall at Königssee
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5.17 km
View of the valley towards Austria from Schneibstein
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6.84 km
Schneibstein Summit (2,276 m)
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13.1 km
View to the Watzmann
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13.6 km
Priesberg Alm
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14.3 km
Priesberger Moos
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19.2 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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9.83 km
8.63 km
715 m
Surfaces
5.91 km
5.69 km
3.60 km
3.57 km
402 m
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Trail Reviews
The steeper the path, the more valuable the goal. There was a fantastic view in the best weather at Schneibstein today. The start is at the Hinterbrand car park (5 euros). First the path leads along the ski slopes to the side of the Jenner station, from there over the Schneibstein and Carl-von-Stahlhaus along the most beautiful panorama to the start of the rocky climb to the Schneibstein. At this time of year the rocks are still very wet and slippery in the morning, so good footwear is a must. Although you can see the summit early on, the path is a bit long. After a long break, we chose the descent via the Seeleinsee - the small mountain lake is really a highlight. The way back also leads through numerous huts, where we were able to stop for a cool drink at the end of the tour.
A beautiful tour with sun (heat) and shade (cold). The Seeleinsee is frozen over. A beautiful picture with fog on the Königsee and the Watzman in the background. 2 paragliders are flying above the fog.
Altitude meters are 1769m. GPS is difficult in the bull pit
Parking: €6 for 24 hours Footwear: Category B/C (Alpine required) Mountain ride: From the middle to the mountain €19 per person From the Hinterbrand car park, which was more than full, we went to the middle station of the Jennerbahn. There you can take the Jenner mountain station for €19 per adult, only with card payment (Visa or Mastercard also possible). You could have walked up the path, but we knew it would be a long tour. From the mountain station, we went steeply down to the Schneibsteinhütte. There we didn't walk along the forest/stone path, but wanted to go up the T2 path off the beaten track. That was a mistake. Endless mud and jungle 🤣😇 We didn't see that when we were planning. Afterwards, we thought we had picked up thousands of ticks. Luckily, we didn't. After we were back on the normal path, we went up over rocks to the Schneibstein. The climb was pretty exhausting in the heat. Many, many hikers (including those with children) have climbed up here. The view from the top is fantastic. Hoher Göll, Watzmann, Steinernes Meer, it has everything. After a short stay, we set off on the long but fantastically beautiful descent through the Hagen Mountains to Seeleinsee. There is an emergency hut there, as there is no cell reception. The lake is fantastic and invites you to swim. Some people did that too. We just brought our overheated feet back to normal temperature in the cool water 😅 After the break at the lake, we went the last but long stretch down to the Priesbergalm (1500m). There we had something cool to drink. The view there is also amazing. After the Priesbergalm, we went back to the car park. In total, including breaks, we were on the road for around 11 hours. The tour should not be underestimated and there are only places to stop for refreshments at the beginning and at the end (if you have enough time). You have to be aware that you are in alpine terrain for the entire tour. You also have to climb a little bit. But you'll be rewarded with a view of ibexes 😍 Conclusion: We'll probably do this tour every year now 😅😍
We did the Kleine Reibn today in clear mountain weather and a magnificent view. With the Jennerbahn as an ascent aid and an extra detour to the Jenner summit. The highlight was the sighting of ibexes between Schneibstein and Windscharte! 😎👍
Lesson of this day: not every route back to the car is a route, especially if it seems to be a shortcut. The path over the Lafeldkopf and then down from the Laafeld and the Tauernwand cliff is a rock-solid climb. There are no signs and the entrances to the wall are hardly visible. In the Tauernwand there are sometimes ropes for securing.
With the cable car up to Jenner and then you still need 10 hours with breaks!
A wonderful hiking and climbing tour on the 2276 m high Schneibstein over the Jenner. The panoramic mountain Jenner is naturally completely overcrowded because you can (almost) reach the summit with the cable car. Just a few meters further towards Stahl-Haus you are (almost) alone again. There are wonderful views of the Watzmann, the Berchtesgaden mountains and the Hagengebirge. The Jennerbahn was kind enough to help me climb the Jenner. That explains my uphill pace...
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October 1, 2021
You start at the Hinterbrand car park. From there, follow the forest path (No. 498) towards the middle station of the Jennerbahn. Shortly before the middle station, turn left onto hiking trail 498a and follow the numerous switchbacks to the forest road. Keeping left, past the Mitterkaseralm and over
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September 18, 2022
Is this tour fully accessible with a dog?
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